CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82947
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 5.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $23 (585%)
Insurance Median: $22 (560%)
Cash: $23 (585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (560% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.93 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 560% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 460%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1 - $5 25%
Aetna $4 - $38 102%
Medicare (plans) $4 102%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 102%
Kaiser $5 127%
Coventry $6 - $29 153%
Humana $7 178%
Paradigm Wc $22 560%
Secure Health $27 687%
Coventry Wc $29 738%
Alamed Wc $32 814%
Fcci Wc $32 814%
Multiplan $34 865%
Evolution Wc $36 916%
Prime Health Wc $36 - $40 916%
Corvel Wc $38 967%
Novanet Wc $38 967%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL